Sept. 5th
The first part of these 24 hours commences with fresh Breezes and moderate weather. Nothing in sight. At 8 PM thick weather. Tacked ship. At 2 Am tacked ship.

Middle part light Breezes and moderate weather.

Latter part same as before watch Employed in mending Sails, Rigging [unclear abbreviation]

From the Schooner Mammoth Logs, 1814. MS 3082, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Maryland Historical Society.

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